Raising the next generation is not a top-down project. It lives or dies in the middle. From Acts 18, Pastor Adam shows how Aquila and Priscilla quietly took Apollos aside and turned raw zeal into sharp effectiveness.
Along the way: Nokia vs. Toyota culture, Jethro’s counsel to Moses (Exodus 18), the tragedy of Judges 2, Titus 1 order, and a USS Wisconsin illustration on “recommissioning” veterans to train the new crew. This sermon calls gifted Apolloses to be teachable and seasoned Aquilas/Priscillas to re-engage.
Scriptures: Acts 18:24–28; Exodus 18:17–22; Acts 6:3–4; Romans 16:3–4; Judges 2:7–10; Titus 1:5; 1 Kings 12:8; Proverbs 20:5.
00:00 Opening humor and setup
01:24 Acts 18 and the Nokia vs. Toyota lesson
05:16 Aquila & Priscilla take Apollos aside
09:12 The role of middle management in ministry
13:01 Obstacles: pride in Apollos, comfort in elders
20:40 Judges 2 and the generational gap
25:02 Teachability and drawing out counsel
31:10 Wise correction and practical involvement
34:46 USS Wisconsin illustration: recommission the veterans
37:07 Testimony of Gus Carrillo & closing call
Show Notes
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISM
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